Chapter
21
Jarrett Todd, dressed in a sleek black outfit with short hair and sunglasses, shot Byron a teasing grin. "Oh? Did I miss something?
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Byron frowned slightly as he glanced toward the bar. There was Maeve, laughing and chatting with the bartender. Her off-shoulder dress, which she rarely wore, showcased her flawless skin, and her red lips curved into a bright, captivating smile. Amid the club's noisy, heated atmosphere, she stood out as the most striking sight. Byron shot a quick, cold glance at Maeve before turning away, his voice icy. "She's got nothing to do with me.
Got it?"
Ray smirked, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "A lovers' spat, huh? I've only met her twice, but I could tell she's got a thing for you from the last time at the hospital. "Wait, who's got a thing for Byron?" Jarrett asked, leaning in with curiosity.
Ray, always ready for juicy gossip, couldn't resist. Ignoring Byron's icy stare, he began filling Jarrett in on the details. But just as he got started, a commotion erupted downstairs,
Ray glanced down and frowned. "Uh-oh, Byron, looks like your girl's getting hassled by Fred Curtis"
Byron's
n's expression darkened. "I told you she's got nothing to do with me. Do I need to throw you over the balcony to make that clear?" that clea
Ray
immediately mimed zipping his lips shut.
The commotion downstairs was hard t
I to ignore.
relentless pursuit of beautiful women. He'd shower. them with lavish attention and gifts, making it
he'd ditch them within days, usually with a hefty breakup fee. He was
now in Fred's sights, the
next to Maeve with a charming smile. "Care to join me for
reputation, Fred was easy on the eyes-handsome, with a
Marve,
fuzzy from the drinks, barely glanced up. Tve already
joining me? I'll make it worth your while-100
dollars for a dinner? This guy is pulling out all the stops to win her over! Maeve, however, wasn't impressed. She frowned
thousand dollars for one dinner. What do you say?" He was cunvinced no one could turn down an offer
2 million dollars, I
her glass on the bar. "Even if it you. Feeling lonely? Go home and find your
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laughter. Fred's face immediately twisted with fury. "What the hell did you just say? Don't push your luck, lady!" "Hey,
up and saw Ray, his face going several shades paler. Everyone knew that if Ray and Jarrett were
can I help you? Fred straightened up, his tone
on his hand, his gaze cool.
how influential the patrons were, they
And weren't you just saying she had nothing to do
cool and detached. Tm just enforcing Starlight's
swirled his drink, the
not buying
hit on plenty
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